AQA Trilogy GCSE Science Science
Mission Objectives
Define and calculate work done using the formula
Define and calculate power as the rate of work done
Understand the link between work, power and energy
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Words and meanings to learn
power
the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred
work done
the energy transferred when a force moves an object over a distance
joule
the unit of measurement for both energy and work done
watt
the unit of measurement for power; one watt is equal to one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer
time
the duration over which work is done or energy is transferred; it is measured in seconds (s) when calculating power
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